Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

PART XVII E+W COMPULSORY PURCHASE AND LAND COMPENSATION

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. XVII (ss. 578-603): power to apply certain functions (with modifications) conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(6)

C2 Pt. XVII (ss. 578-603) applied (1.4.1990) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42, SIF 61), ss. 100(2), 195(2); S.I. 1990/431, art. 4 (subject to Sch. 1)

Supplementary provisions E+W

601 Penalty for obstruction. E+W

(1) It is a summary offence [F1 intentionally] to obstruct an officer of the local housing authority or of the Secretary of State, or any person authorised to enter premises in pursuance of this Part, in the performance of anything which he is by this Part required or authorised to do.

(2) A person committing such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding [F2 level 3] on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(d), Sch. 9 Pt. IV para. 80(1)

F2 Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(d), Sch. 9 Pt. IV para. 80(2)